Topsfield Strawberry Fest returns June 14

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May 28, 2014 at 11:44 AM

The Topsfield Historical Society announces its 46th annual Strawberry Festival, Saturday, June 14, 2014, rain or shine, on the historic Topsfield town common.Featuring over 60 juried handcraft artisans including visual artists, potters, jewelry-makers, natural products, fabric artists, and creators of whimsy, the Festival attracts nearly 5,000 visitors from across New England with its free parking and fun for the whole family.Freshly prepared strawberries scooped on hand-cut biscuits crowned with fresh whipped cream tempt visitors while musical performances set an upbeat tone.Sponsored by TDBank, this year’s featured attraction is Oncoming Traffic, a classic rock, blues and R&B band offering offer interactive drumming and vocalizing. If you ever wanted to sing with a rock band, this is your chance!Visitors are also invited to tour the 1683 Parson Capen House, a rare example of first-period architecture, and the 1710 Gould Barn. The Strawberry Festival is organized by the Topsfield Historical Society to support this important preservation work.For more information, please visit Topsfield Strawberry Festival on Facebook or visit: www.topsfieldhistory.org/index.shtmlSee you at the Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2014!